12/13: Read the Mitchell Report Now
Posted by: Patrick
Rather than trying to live blog this press conference, I am just going to link here. You may read the entire Mitchell report for yourself.
Posted by: Patrick
The Nevada Appeal reports that, according to Darrell Rasner Sr., his son will receive a spring training invite from the Yanks in order to compete for a long relief/spot starter role with the club.
Via Mike via steve (different one).
Via Mike via steve (different one).
Posted by: Patrick
From Bob Klapisch:
Via Mark McCray.
Regardless of where the pendulum rests, this will be a sea-change moment in baseball history, particularly in New York. According to one industry official, "several" prominent Yankees will be named by Mitchell in his 2 p.m. news conference in Manhattan. The official, who spoke to a third party who'd seen the final report, predicted, "It's going to be a rough day in the Bronx" after the identities are made public.
Via Mark McCray.
Posted by: Patrick
George King reports that after the Giants signed free agent center fielder Aaron Rowand, the Giants General Manager, Brian Sabean, declared that he no longer needs outfielders, meaning that they are no longer going to have an interest in Matsui. That's fine by me.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that the Yankees have officially offered arbitration to Brian Bruney, Robinson Cano, Chien-Ming Wang and Wilson Betemit. They declined to offer it to T.J. Beam, Matt DeSalvo and Darrell Rasner - all three now become free agents. Those are the 40 man roster spots that will be given to A-Rod, Mo and Hawkins.
Posted by: Patrick
From Peter Abraham:
Good to hear.
“I guess there has been a lot of speculation that we need a true power arm, ace or whatever. I disagree with that,” he said. “I think Wang is an absolute stud. I think he is an ace. I understand he struggled in the postseason but that’s going to happen. I’ve struggled in the postseason before then come back and pitched extremely well. … To say we need (Santana) to be successful, that’s hard for me to say.”
Good to hear.
Posted by: Patrick
From MLB.com:
In a sense, Joe Torre has followed in the path of the baseball team that preceded him from the borough of Brooklyn 50 years ago, departing New York City to land in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.
But while the pinstripes have been packed away, Torre's contributions to spur on his Yankees in 2007 have not been forgotten. Torre has been selected as the Manager of the Year in MLB.com's annual This Year In Baseball Awards.
But while the pinstripes have been packed away, Torre's contributions to spur on his Yankees in 2007 have not been forgotten. Torre has been selected as the Manager of the Year in MLB.com's annual This Year In Baseball Awards.
12/12: Prospects Time
Posted by: James
Just wanted to point out that E.J. has posted his fall top-30 prospect list. The team over at Pending Pinstripes will continue posting profiles on each prospect as the off-season goes on but it's nice to see where E.J. sees each prospect slotting in. Still, the best line of the post?
And speaking of prospects, Mike A. doesn't disappoint either. Mr. Axisa put together a very thorough analysis of second baseman Damon Sublett this morning. It is very much a recommended read as is Mike's look at catcher Austin Romaine from earlier on in the week.
Zach McAllister, RHSP - In what kind of organization is this guy the 14th best pitching prospect? A stacked one.
And speaking of prospects, Mike A. doesn't disappoint either. Mr. Axisa put together a very thorough analysis of second baseman Damon Sublett this morning. It is very much a recommended read as is Mike's look at catcher Austin Romaine from earlier on in the week.
12/11: Pavano Considering Options
Posted by: Patrick
From Dom Amore:
Via Bryan Hoch.
Carl Pavano is still mulling a Yankees proposal to release him and then re-sign him to a minor league contract. He said Monday he is not close to a decision.
"I'd be giving up a lot of options if I signed a minor league deal," Pavano said.
"I'd be giving up a lot of options if I signed a minor league deal," Pavano said.
Via Bryan Hoch.
Posted by: Patrick
From the Post-Bulletin:
Via Steve.
Meanwhile, the Twins' talks with the Yankees remained dormant. According to a person close to the talks, Yankees lefthander Kei Igawa was one of several players the sides discussed last week, along with righthander Phil Hughes and center fielder Melky Cabrera.
Igawa has four years and $16 million remaining on his contract, and though he struggled last year, some scouts say they think he could benefit from a change of scenery.
Igawa has four years and $16 million remaining on his contract, and though he struggled last year, some scouts say they think he could benefit from a change of scenery.
Via Steve.
